Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation will offer programs to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person fee, and activities will take place at the Environmental Center in Lancaster County Central Park, 1 Nature's Way, Lancaster. Additionally, registration and payment are required by noon on the business day before the event unless stated otherwise. To register, call 717-295-2055 or visit http://www.lancastercountyparks.org and click on Online Program Registration.
People age 8 and up may attend Great Migration on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Through activities and discussion, participants will learn why some animals migrate, what they experience on their journeys and how humans may affect these journeys.
Munchkin Science: Red Trail Hike will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 9, from 1 to 2 p.m. A naturalist will lead children ages 3 to 5 along the Red Trail, starting and ending at Pavilion 22, 1101 Kiwanis Drive, Lancaster. Most of the trail is for beginner hikers with a few intermediate sections. It is appropriate for children and adults.
Tweens and Teens: Night Hike will be offered on Thursday, Nov. 11, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Youths ages 11 to 17 will take a night hike through the woods near the Environmental Center. They will watch for nocturnal animals, call to owls, and learn about night vision. Small flashlights are optional. Parents may drop off youths but must sign a waiver. Registration is due by noon on Tuesday, Nov. 9.
During Dino Tails on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 2 to 3 p.m., those gathered will read a book about the true size of dinosaurs, examine dinosaur adaptations, create their own dinosaurs and play "pin the tail on the dinosaur." This program is geared for families, but all are welcome.
The Homeschool Wednesday program on Nov. 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. will be a marine biology field trip to That Fish Place, That Pet Place, 237 Centerville Road, Lancaster. Participants will view the saltwater tanks and discover the adaptations that allow various animals to successfully inhabit diverse niches. Attendees should dress for a warm aquarium setting and for getting splashed at the touch tank. This programs is geared for children ages 8 through 12, but children under age 8 are welcome if accompanying older siblings.
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